PSYC100 Study Guide - Midterm Guide: Chemical Substance, Basal Ganglia, Central Nervous System
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The study, through research, of mind, brain, and body. Mind refers to mental activity that is the result of the biological processes in the brain, and behavior describes the totality of observable human (or animal) actions. Amiable skepticism: openness and wariness of new scientific finding when good evidence and sound reasoning do not seem to support them. Critical thinking: to systematically question and evaluate information using well- supported evidence/ carefully weighing the facts when deciding what to believe. Confirmation bias (ignoring evidence): tending to believe studies/info that coincides with ones beliefs. On the contrary, confirmation bias is also ignoring information that contradicts ones beliefs and finding other explanations for an occurrence rather than the info that doesn"t match up with their beliefs. Failing to accurately judge credibility: not knowing what to believe due to the many different opinions and sources. Not falling into the appeal to authority and just believing someone who is superior just because they are.